NEW SNAPPER PRO MID-MOUNT ZERO TURN MOWER TOUTS FULLY ENCLOSED, COMMERCIAL TRANSAXLE (October 29, 2009)

For Immediate Release

Munnsville, NY (October 29, 2009) - The new Snapper Pro S200xt features rugged, fully-enclosed ZT-5400 Hydro-Gear commercial powertrains. This new transmission option combines with a Briggs & Stratton 28-hp Vanguard™ BIG BLOCK™ and a 61" iCD™ Cutting System to create a "best in class" commercial mid-mount zero-turn mower.

With a top speed of up to 10 mph, the Snapper Pro S200xt mows up to six acres per hour (based on 80% efficiency). The innovative iCD Cutting System allows for better airflow, discharge and superior cut quality.

The S200xt At A Glance

• 28-hp Vanguard BIG BLOCK engine
• ZT-5400 Hydro-Gear commercial powertrains
• 61" iCD™ Cutting System
• Two-stage industrial remote air cleaner
• Heavy-duty 2" x 2" seven-gauge steel frame rails
• Twin 5-gallon rotational molded fuel tanks with large filler neck

For more information or to locate your nearest Snapper Pro dealer, visit www.snapperpro.com.

The Snapper Pro brand is part of the Briggs & Stratton Yard Power Products Group, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden and turf care through its Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper Pro®, Giant-Vac® and Allis-Chalmers® brands. Briggs & Stratton Corporation is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries.

For more information, contact:
Jennifer Loran
Marketing & Advertising Manager
315-495-0100 ext.267 / loran.jennifer@basco.com